Jonathan Spector

KUMB Awards: Young Player of the Year (runner up) 2006/07; Worst Player 2009/10; Most Improved Player 2010/11.

Alan Pardew's second signing of the 06/07 pre-season was youngster Jonathan Spector, a versatile defender who can play anywhere across the back line.

Spector - who signed pro terms with Manchester United in 2004 - made just two league starts for the Reds before joining Charlton on loan for the 05/06 season, for whom he made 24 appearances.

Prior to his arrival in East London the American made two international appearances, his last being in the 1-1 draw with Scotland in November 2005.

2014/15 Match Notes & Ratings

Jonathan Spector is yet to play this season.

2013/14 Match Notes & Ratings

Jonathan Spector is yet to play this season.

2012/13 Match Notes & Ratings

Jonathan Spector is yet to play this season.

2011/12 Match Notes & Ratings

Jonathan Spector is yet to play this season.

2010/11 Match Notes & Ratings

1-1 v Blackburn Rovers (h) 7th May 2011 by Gordon ThrowerAnother who did ok up to the point at which he had to do something creative. Then his limitations became clear. Moved to right back in the second-half reshuffle.

1-2 v Manchester City (a) 23rd April 2011 by Staff WriterSolid, gives energy in the midfield and who knew he had an eye for the pass? Not outstanding, but reliable.

0-3 v Chelsea (a) 23rd April 2011 by Staff WriterA useful attack minded midfield. Set up WHU's best chance. Should be retained for Man City.

4-0 v Manchester United (h) 30th November 2010 by Gordon ThrowerOwn up, whose heart sank when you saw his name on the team sheet? More than happy to admit the error of my ways. A decent game and who knew he was such a good finisher?

0-3 v Manchester United (a) 28th August 2010 by Staff WriterReally bad. Killed the game with a rash challlange for the pen and wussed out of a challange for the third goal.

1-0 v Oxford United (h) 24th August 2010 by Staff Writer No.2Completely lacking confidence. Looked scared to go in for the tackle and backed off way too much. Also didn't offer much going forward.

2009/10 Match Notes & Ratings

2-3 v Fulham (a) 3rd May 2010 by Gordon ThrowerA shocker really. Awful error for their third. I have a horrible feeling that he's saving his next good game for the World Cup.

3-2 v Wigan Athletic (h) 24th April 2010 by Gordon ThrowerHad an absolute 'mare of a first half but, to his credit, he didn't hide and improved as the game progressed.

1-3 v Wolverhampton Wanderers (h) 23rd March 2010 by East Stand Martin(Replaced Tomkins, 46 mins) Placed in an unfamiliar central defensive role, in which he saw the ball hit the net twice in his opening 15 minutes on the field.

1-2 v Bolton Wanderers (h) 6th March 2010 by Gordon ThrowerStuck to his task despite little protection from those in front of him.

0-3 v Manchester United (a) 23rd February 2010 by Staff WriterQuite frankly, ripped apart by Valencia. Not helped by a lack of assistance from Diamanti or his replacement, Collison.

3-0 v Hull City (h) 21st February 2010 by Daniel PrescottA quiet day for the left back with Hull's long ball antics.

3-0 v Hull City (h) 21st February 2010 by East Stand MartinFollowing on from the decent half he had against Birmingham he had another good 90.

3-0 v Hull City (h) 21st February 2010 by Gordon ThrowerFollowing on from the decent half he had against Birmingham he had another good 90.

2-0 v Birmingham City (h) 10th February 2010 by Gordon Thrower(Replaced Ilunga, 46 mins) Nobody’s ever going to look at the team sheet and say “oh good Spector’s playing”. However, he had a fine second half replacing Ilunga and was even seen wandering forward to assist with the attack from time to time.

1-2 v Burnley (a) 6th February 2010 by Rob ChapmanDoes everything that is asked of him, and his application is never in question. Another perfectly adequate shift in an unfamiliar position.

0-0 v Blackburn Rovers (h) 30th January 2010 by Gordon ThrowerHad good and indifferent spells – including one storming run in the first half that came to a hilarious end as he found himself just outside the box surrounded by opponents.

0-4 v Manchester United (h) 5th December 2009 by Gordon ThrowerDreadful. Still, on a day of few positives, we can at least take some comfort from the fact that he plays for the USA who are our first opponents in the World Cup.

5-3 v Burnley (h) 28th November 2009 by Gordon ThrowerDid well in winning the first penalty but still looks the sort of player you only pick when someone better isn’t available.

2-1 v Aston Villa (h) 4th November 2009 by Gordon Thrower(Replaced Ilunga, 8 mins) Looked better now he seems to have lost his allergy to crossing the halfway line.

2-2 v Sunderland (a) 31st October 2009 by Gordon ThrowerLooked dodgy all day and his failure to track back rendered him at least partly culpable for the equaliser. If we are in a position to bring in a player or two in January, this is one position that should be a priority.

2-2 v Arsenal (h) 25th October 2009 by Gordon ThrowerRight-back is a position that worries me at the moment. Never looked all that comfortable defensively and seems to have an allergy to the opponents’ half of the field. Improved as the game progressed.

0-0 v West Bromwich Albion (h) 16th March 2009 by Gordon Thrower(Replaced Upson, 29 mins) Gave his man far too much time and space. And please could somebody point out that Rugby is the game where you get penalised if the ball goes forward.

1-2 v Bolton Wanderers (a) 21st February 2009 by John SimkinFar more assured that Neill and provided Parker with an excellent pass for the goal.

2-1 v Stoke City (h) 28th December 2008 by East Stand Martin(replaced Di Michele, 89) Came on at the death with little time to influence matters.

2-1 v Stoke City (h) 28th December 2008 by Gordon Thrower(replaced Di Michele, 89) Came on at the death with little time to influence matters.

2007/08 Match Notes & Ratings

0-1 v Portsmouth (h) 8th April 2008 by Gordon ThrowerPoor. His first inclination whenever he got the ball was to play it backwards. Caught in possession far too much.

1-2 v Sunderland (a) 29th March 2008 by Gordon ThrowerAgain tried his best but still doesn’t look to be an automatic choice when all are fit.

1-1 v Everton (a) 22nd March 2008 by Graeme Howlett(replaced Parker, 82) A long way to come for just eight minutes on the pitch.

2-1 v Blackburn Rovers (h) 17th March 2008 by Alex ShillingLooked edgy throughout, completely out of his depth at centre back. Good interceptions in second half however.

2-1 v Blackburn Rovers (h) 17th March 2008 by Gordon ThrowerDid ok without ever quite looking like he ought to be considered a first choice pick in that position.

0-4 v Tottenham Hotspur (a) 10th March 2008 by Gordon ThrowerThis was not a Premiership display by any stretch of the imagination. The fact that it took injuries to three potential first choice centre backs to get him a start should tell you all you need to know.

1-0 v Fulham (a) 23rd February 2008 by Gordon Thrower(replaced Ljungberg, 90) Not on for long enough to register more than the slightest blip on the radar.

1-1 v Birmingham City (h) 9th February 2008 by East Stand Martin(replaced Ashton, 90) I think he touched the ball

1-1 v Birmingham City (h) 9th February 2008 by Gordon Thrower(replaced Ashton, 90) I think he touched the ball

1-0 v Liverpool (h) 30th January 2008 by East Stand Martin(replaced Cole, 81) A fresh pair of legs as we went to shore things up. Was on the plot when Ljungberg won the penalty.

1-0 v Liverpool (h) 30th January 2008 by Gordon Thrower(replaced Cole, 81) A fresh pair of legs as we went to shore things up. Was on the plot when Ljungberg won the penalty.

0-0 v Manchester City (h) 5th January 2008 by Jacob Steinberg(replaced Neill, 46) Nearly one back header of doom but slotted well into the right back position, handling Petrov well.

0-0 v Manchester City (h) 5th January 2008 by Gordon Thrower(replaced Neill, 46) Seemed a little happier against Petrov than Neill had been. One horrible shot in the second half.

0-2 v Arsenal (a) 1st January 2008 by Gordon ThrowerWorked hard but failed to make much use of what little ball he got.

2-1 v Manchester United (h) 29th December 2007 by East Stand MartinGenerally solid though sticking his hand out in that girly manner gave Dean the excuse he’d been looking for. Moved over to the left in the second half as part of the reshuffle.

2-1 v Manchester United (h) 29th December 2007 by Gordon ThrowerGenerally solid though sticking his hand out in that girly manner gave Dean the excuse he’d been looking for. Moved over to the left in the second half as part of the reshuffle.

2-1 v Manchester United (h) 29th December 2007 by Jacob SteinbergA foolish moment for the handball, but he performed well in a number of positions throughout the match.

5-0 v Derby County (a) 10th November 2007 by Gordon ThrowerIf you have Spector playing the centre of your midfield you know you have injury problems. To his credit he did well and this was possibly his best performance in claret and blue to date. I’ll give him the goal as well.

5-0 v Derby County (a) 10th November 2007 by East Stand MartinIf you have Spector playing the centre of your midfield you know you have injury problems. To his credit he did well and this was possibly his best performance in claret and blue to date. I’ll give him the goal as well.

1-1 v Bolton Wanderers (h) 4th November 2007 by Graeme Howlett(replaced Mullins, 50) Made a couple of good bursts forward but is clearly unhappy playing in centre midfield.

2-1 v Coventry City (a) 30th October 2007 by Graeme Howlett(replaced Camara, 46) Strangely deployed in the centre of midfield. Struggled at times to cope in unfamiliar territory.

3-0 v Reading (a) 1st September 2007 by Jacob Steinberg(replaced Bowyer, 81) Play him in the hole, we’ll reap the benefits.

1-0 v Birmingham City (a) 18th August 2007 by East Stand MartinMuch better than last week though he still must be considered as a stand-in until Neill is fit again.

1-0 v Birmingham City (a) 18th August 2007 by Gordon ThrowerMuch better than last week though he still must be considered as a stand-in until Neill is fit again.

0-2 v Manchester City (h) 11th August 2007 by East Stand MartinDistribution was poor. Caused an unintentionally hilarious moment in the second half when he thought he was Ronaldo and pushed the ball one side of a defender whilst running around the other side. Unfortunately half way round he remembered he was Spector.

0-2 v Manchester City (h) 11th August 2007 by Jacob SteinbergLucas Neill's absence was felt here. Spector is willing but he is far from good enough, particularly his ability on the ball.

0-2 v Manchester City (h) 11th August 2007 by Gordon ThrowerDistribution was poor. Caused an unintentionally hilarious moment in the second half when he thought he was Ronaldo and pushed the ball one side of a defender whilst running around the other side. Unfortunately half way round he remembered he was Spector.

2006/07 Match Notes & Ratings

1-0 v Manchester United (a) 13th May 2007 by East Stand Martin(Replaced McCartney, 28) Did well coming in for the injured Linda.

1-0 v Manchester United (a) 13th May 2007 by Gordon Thrower(Replaced McCartney, 28) Did well coming in for the injured Linda.

1-2 v Portsmouth (h) 26th December 2006 by Jacob SteinbergHe was poor in the first half and was rightly subbed.

0-0 v Fulham (a) 23rd December 2006 by Gordon ThrowerOccasionally guilty of giving his man a little too much space but stuck to his task.

1-0 v Manchester United (h) 17th December 2006 by Gordon ThrowerWith Ronaldo and Giggs swapping over at will he had a tough time but coped with everything admirably. Mugging Ronaldo who was trying to shepherd the ball out for a corner was one of many marvellous moments.

0-2 v Everton (a) 3rd December 2006 by Nick BullDid not offer an attacking threat, and defensively did not have his best game.

0-2 v Everton (a) 3rd December 2006 by Jacob SteinbergStarted ok, but got worse as the game went on. Guilty of ball watching and offered little going forward.

1-0 v Sheffield United (h) 25th November 2006 by East Stand MartinContinues to impress on the right.

1-0 v Sheffield United (h) 25th November 2006 by Gordon ThrowerContinues to impress on the right.

0-1 v Chelsea (a) 18th November 2006 by Nick BullVery sound defensively. Gets better with pretty much every game that passes.

0-1 v Chelsea (a) 18th November 2006 by Gordon ThrowerStuck to his task well without ever quite dominating his man.

0-1 v Chelsea (a) 18th November 2006 by East Stand MartinHad a fairly decent games against one of the world's trickiest wingers. Rarely had the opportunity to burst forward.

0-1 v Chelsea (a) 18th November 2006 by Jacob SteinbergHad the thankless task of keeping Robben quiet and he did well.

1-0 v Arsenal (h) 6th November 2006 by East Stand MartinAnother very promising display from the young American. Defensively he was sound, and despite Arsenal's protestations the tackle on Hleb was a sound and perfectly legal one. I criticised him last week for his poor crossing; today there were no such complaints.

1-0 v Arsenal (h) 6th November 2006 by Gordon ThrowerIn the wars a bit as the opposition lined up to try for revenge after an early challenge on Van Persie. Maintained his cool well to have a decent game.

2-1 v Blackburn Rovers (h) 29th October 2006 by East Stand MartinAn excellent performance defensively - although he needs to learn how to deliver a cross.

0-2 v Portsmouth (a) 15th October 2006 by Gordon ThrowerLooked okay defensively but I’d like to see him get forward a bit more to support in attack.

0-1 v Reading (h) 1st October 2006 by Nick BullOften found on the wrong side of Reading midfielders. Did not offer an attacking outlet either.

0-1 v Reading (h) 1st October 2006 by East Stand MartinYou had to feel a little bit sorry for the American full-back who was making his home debut. On the numerous occasions he found himself in space on the right he had virtually no support further afield on the flank. Defensively he performed okay.